AI (Agentic) Engineer (m/f/d)

Your mission at Mercanis At Mercanis, we are building the Agentic AI Procurement Suite that powers the procurement of tomorrow, digital, transparent, and intelligent. We are looking for an experienced AI Agentic Engineer to join our growing AI team. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize agentic AI systems that automate complex procurement workflows and power intelligent decision-making across our platform. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in Python, LangGraph, and AWS, integrating and fine-tuning models from leading providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and AWS Bedrock. Your work will have a direct impact on how organizations streamline their procurement processes and leverage AI for strategic advantage.This role is remote within the European Union. Ideally, you can join us in one of our offices in Berlin or Barcelona for a week each month to collaborate in person, though this is not a strict requirement.Your Responsibilities on this role Strong professional experience in Python software developmentProven experience building AI-driven or agentic systems, preferably with LangGraph or similar frameworksSolid understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their integration with external APIs or structured dataHands-on experience working with LLM providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or AWS BedrockFamiliarity with cloud-based deployment and scaling, ideally using AWS servicesStrong problem-solving skills with a focus on maintainable, efficient, and scalable codeA collaborative mindset and comfort working remotely with distributed teamsCuriosity, adaptability, and a passion for staying ahead in the evolving world of AIBonus: Experience with semantic search technologies (vector databases, embeddings, RAG systems)Bonus: Strong background in measuring, evaluating, and optimizing AI system performance with clear metrics and benchmarkingBonus: Experience implementing observability and monitoring solutions for AI systems to track quality and iterate on improvementsBonus: Experience building or integrating MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for extending AI capabilitiesBonus: Knowledge of agent-to-agent (A2A) communication patterns and multi-agent system architecturesRole requirements Tech stack you will work with:Languages: PythonFrameworks & Tools: LangGraph & related LLM orchestration tools, Docling, LiteLLM, PhoenixInfrastructure: AWS (Lambda, S3, ECS, and more)Models: OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, and other foundation model providersWhy to join us here at Mercanis? The chance to shape the future of AI in procurement, designing intelligent systems that have real business impact; a collaborative and innovative culture that values experimentation and continuous learningReal ownership and autonomy in developing core AI components and system designCareer growth opportunities in applied AI engineering and architectureFlexible remote setup with optional travel to our offices in Berlin or BarcelonaA team that values transparency, curiosity, and technical excellenceAbout us We are an Agentic AI Procurement Suite – Leading the Procurement of Tomorrow. At Mercanis, we have a clear mission: to shape the procurement of tomorrow – digital, transparent, and intelligent. Our Agentic AI Procurement Suite digitalises the entire procurement process – from demand to supplier management and contract signing. Through the use of AI, operational tasks are fully automated, allowing procurement departments to focus on strategic matters. In this way, we create efficient structures, reduce manual efforts, and promote seamless collaboration along the entire supply chain. Our vision: transparent processes, time-optimised automations, and sustainable supplier relationships that deliver real value.With over $30 million in Series A funding, supported by leading investors such as Partech, Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP), and Speedinvest, we are well-positioned to continue expanding our vision. Since our founding, we’ve been working with a passionate team to shape the future of procurement. We are convinced: this is just the beginning.That’s why we are looking for ambitious new team members and creative minds who are ready to take bold new steps with us and shape the future of procurement. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or ability—as part of our commitment to a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process. We know impostor syndrome can sometimes hold back incredible talent, so if you're doubting yourself—don’t. We genuinely want to hear from you, and encourage you to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr